WEAPONS were seized from a home in Great Sankey following reports dealers were peddling illicit substances to school children.

Police raided the property off Park Road this morning following intelligence from members of the public.

A large amount of drugs and weapons were seized following a search by offices.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.

A spokesman for the force said: "Officers from Operations Shackled and the beat initiative team have executed a search warrant in the Sankey area off Park Road this morning.

"Two adult males are under arrest on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and V controlled drugs.

"Warrington officers have acted after information was received that drug dealing was taking place to school children in the immediate area."